Archive for February, 2016

Police hunt attacker after man assaulted on Swine Market in Nantwich

Police hunt attacker after man assaulted on Swine Market in Nantwich

Police are hunting an attacker who assaulted a 20-year-old reveller in Nantwich town centre and left him with serious facial injuries.

The victim was walking along Swine Market between Hays Travel and Harrisons bar when he was approached by three men.

February 9, 2016
Councillors vote to back Nantwich Children’s Centre over axe threat

Councillors vote to back Nantwich Children’s Centre over axe threat

Nantwich Town councillors have voted to support Nantwich and Rural Children’s Centre, which is threatened with closure by Cheshire East.

The centre, on Dog Lane, provides services to hundreds of families and their young children every week.

February 9, 2016
Nantwich man, 49, in trauma unit after “incident” at Western Avenue house

Nantwich man, 49, in trauma unit after “incident” at Western Avenue house

A Nantwich man has been taken to hospital after police were called to reports of “threats to injure” at a house on Western Avenue.

Police and paramedics were called out at 12.45pm today to the quiet street close to Weaver Primary School.

February 8, 2016
Cheshire Search and Rescue’s urgent plea for vehicles after Nantwich incident

Cheshire Search and Rescue’s urgent plea for vehicles after Nantwich incident

Volunteers for Cheshire Search and Rescue team have made an urgent plea for funding after three of the group’s vehicles were taken off the road.

The organisation has lost two Landrovers and a third vehicle following the extensive six-day search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson.

February 8, 2016
Alzheimer’s Society to run carers courses in Nantwich

Alzheimer’s Society to run carers courses in Nantwich

Courses for carers are to be run by the Alzheimer’s Society in Nantwich.

The Alzheimer’s Society Cheshire East team is running two courses to support those who care for people with dementia.

February 8, 2016
Railway Hotel make Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi finals

Railway Hotel make Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi finals

Railway Hotel, Brunel Arms and Crewe Athletic have made it through to the Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals.

Railway won 1-0 at Salvador with Lee Mellor scoring the only goal.

February 8, 2016
Beth Tweddle “stable” after ski injury in TV show The Jump

Beth Tweddle “stable” after ski injury in TV show The Jump

Former Crewe & Nantwich gymnast Beth Tweddle is in hospital after seriously injuring her back while taking part in The Jump TV show.

The Olympic bronze medal-winner, from Bunbury, is said to be “stable” in hospital after suffering the injury on the Channel 4 reality show.

February 7, 2016
New music video with Rachel Platten boosts Elle’s Wishes campaign

New music video with Rachel Platten boosts Elle’s Wishes campaign

Battling Elle Morris has made a music video with singing star Rachel Platten as part of her Elle’s Wishes campaign.

The 10-year-old, from Wrenbury, Nantwich, put together a list of 10 “Elle’s Wishes” when her family was told she needed a double lung transplant.

February 7, 2016
Two South Cheshire men charged with threats to commit arson

Two South Cheshire men charged with threats to commit arson

Two men will appear before South Cheshire Magistrates to face charges they made threats to commit arson on social media.

The men, both from Crewe, were arrested yesterday (February 6).

February 7, 2016
Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal reaches £850,000 milestone

Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal reaches £850,000 milestone

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has reached the £850,000 milestone as it bids to raise £1 million for a new MRI scanner.

Generous individuals, companies, groups and societies have helped to raise funds for the charity through fundraising events and donations.

February 7, 2016
Review: Playhouse Creatures, by Nantwich Players

Review: Playhouse Creatures, by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
One of the reasons I enjoy going to the Players Theatre is the varied selection of plays the company puts on each season.

I’ll admit I had never heard of their latest production ‘Playhouse Creatures’ – so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

February 7, 2016
Review: Four top comedians deliver at Nantwich Civic Stand Up

Review: Four top comedians deliver at Nantwich Civic Stand Up

Four top comedians produced a wonderfully diverse three hours of comedy at first Very Best in Stand Up of 2016 in Nantwich.

This ever-popular monthly gig continues to deliver high quality entertainment – and the latest show was no different.

February 6, 2016
Smash hit Blood Brothers returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Smash hit Blood Brothers returns to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

The smash hit musical Blood Brothers returns to Cheshire with a number of Crewe Lyceum Theatre shows next month.

Lyn Paul makes a return to the iconic role Mrs Johnstone – one she first played in 1997.

February 6, 2016